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What is the standard unit of measurement in Hivenet?
What is the standard unit of measurement in Hivenet?

The standard data storage unit in Hivenet uses a custom binary-based measure to understand resource utilization and calculate costs.

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Written by Thanasis Karavasilis
Updated over a month ago

What is the standard unit?

The standard unit in Hivenet is based on the binary system and is equivalent to 1,048,576 bytes. Although this resembles a Mebibyte (MiB), we haven't labeled it "MiB" to maintain alignment with Windows and most other cloud storage providers' practices.

Why does Hivenet use this unit?

  1. Precision:

    • This binary-based unit provides a more precise measurement, which aligns well with the native computing environment.

  2. Consistency:

    • It ensures uniformity in measuring computing resources across the Hivenet ecosystem.

  3. Transparency:

    • This standard unit allows Hivers and administrators to have a clear and straightforward understanding of resource usage.

How does this affect you?

  1. Resource allocation:

    • When allocating resources like disk space or memory within Hivenet, sizes are indicated in this standard binary-based unit.

  2. Billing:

    • Usage and associated costs are calculated based on this unit, ensuring accurate and fair billing practices.

  3. Data transfer:

    • Upload and download speeds, as well as data usage caps, are measured using this binary-based unit.

By employing a binary-based standard unit for data measurement, Hivenet facilitates precise and consistent resource management. This approach aids users in accurately gauging their resource utilization and related costs.

If you have any questions about this standard unit or its implications, please feel free to contact our support team for further clarification.

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